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SOUTH FLORIDA’S CELEBRITY CHEFS RAISE MORE THAN
$37,000 TO HELP THE HOMELESS
Co-Chair Joanne Snead, BPHI
Board Chair Dan Taylor and
Co-Chair Melinda LeeFORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Thanks to the generosity of South Florida’s most celebrated chefs Broward Partnership for the Homeless, Inc. (BPHI) raised over $37,000 to help the homeless. The 3rd Annual Chefs Helping the Homeless benefit treated guests to a food-lover’s adventure prepared by South Florida’s premier chefs. The successful event was co-chaired by Joanne Snead and Melinda Lee.
“Food for me is an enjoyable part of life and a passion of mine. It saddens me to see people go hungry. If I could feed the world I would. It’s very rewarding to be able to participate in events like this that helps the less fortunate in our community.” said Chef Angelo Elia of Case D’Andgelo.
Chefs 2009 Great Florida Banks's
Vice President Market Lead
Raymond Baker, Casa D'Angelo's
Chef Angelo Elia, and Tamika SpryThe exciting evening began with a private VIP cocktail reception at the elegant Lazzara Yachts’ Showcase on the Intracoastal Waterway. At the conclusion of the reception, the table hosts eagerly lined up to select a number from a silver champagne bucket that corresponded to their waiting limousines. And then the real fun began! Each host rounded up their party, found their waiting limo and was whisked away to their mystery restaurant. In the limos the excitement heightened as the guest tried to guess to which restaurant they were going.
“For the homeless the simple act of finding a meal can be insurmountable. BPHI’s solution-focused programs to help the homeless rebuild their lives begins with meeting the basic human need of nutritional meals. How appropriate that this benefit featured South Florida’s top chefs opening their restaurants, as well as their hearts, to join us in this mission,“ said Co-chair and BPHI Board member Joanne Snead.
L. to R. Mindy Borkson, Cindy
Cossin,
Lee Gottlieb, Elliot Borkson,
Brian Gordon, Mimi Greenbarg and
Steve & Lori SadakaTable Hosts for the evening were: Great Florida Bank, Publix Super Markets, Elliot Borkson, Gary Brooks & Frances Esposito, Melinda Lee, Mark & Joanne Snead, Dan Taylor & Dr. Patrick Taylor, Sue Ellen Boatright, and Katie & Roger Foster.
“Trulucks Executive Chef Nelson presented every course to us with a full explanation of the tastes with which he was working. He was so into the evening that he added an extra course. Truluck's Sommelier introduced each paired wine with an explanation of the region, its taste and why it went with the course. After the last course, Chef Nelson passionately explained that he was so supportive of BPHI’s benefit because he felt the community had a responsibility to care for the homeless. It is heartening that a chef who works in such a rarified atmosphere of haute cuisine and with a clientele that can pay for it, also has such a deep concern and commitment to the homeless that BPHI serves.” said BPHI Board Chair and Table Host Dan Taylor.
The generous sponsors for the evening were: Leo Goodwin Foundation, Premier Beverages Company, Thierry’s Catering, Lazzara International Yacht Sales, Cheney Brothers, Inc, Astro Parking. The Black Coach Company, Soiree Event Rentals, Finn Real Estate Enterprises and Little’s Portraits.
East restaurant came through on their promise of a one-of-a-kind dining experience and the exquisite meals were paired with wines donated by Premier Beverages. Participating Chefs were:
DAVID J. HACKETT - EXECUTIVE CHEF
THE WESTIN DIPLOMAT RESORT & SPA
3555 S. OCEAN DRIVE, HOLLYWOOD, FL
www.diplomatresort.com, (954)602-6000
"Even though we are in tough economic times, we still need to support
one another and it gives me great pleasure to be able to give back to the community and help those in need.”
Chef David has been with Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa for 10 months bringing with him more than 30 years of experience. Prior to joining the Starwood organization, Chef David was Executive Chef with some of the industry’s top Hospitality Leaders and Hoteliers; Marriott International(Executive Chef: JW Marriott Dubai, Executive Sous Chef / Senior Banquet Chef: NY Marriott Marquis and Marriott Harbor Beach Resort. Chef David has competed in many Culinary and Ice competitions including the 1996 Culinary Olympics and 1998 Hotelympia in London. He is a professional member of the Chaine de Rotisseurs and a life time ambassador with the Emirates Culinary Guild (WACS).
ANGELO ELIA - CHEF, PART OWNER
CASA D’ANGELO
1201 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
www.casa-d-angelo.com, (954)564-1234
"Food for me is an enjoyable part of life and a passion of mine... It saddens me to see people going hungry - If I could feed the world I would. It's nice to be able to participate in events like this that will help the community"
For more than 9 years Casa D’Angelo has consistently received the
highest ratings among South Florida’s best restaurants. Among the
restaurant’s many awards are the “Best of Award of Excellence”
from Wine Spectator, bestowed upon him each year since 2000 and the Golden Spoon Award from Florida Trend Magazine bestowed since 2003. Chef Angelo opened a Casa D’Angelo in the Atlantis Hotel on Paradise Island, Bahamas, serving the same high quality food that his Florida restaurant is so well known for. The Atlantis location has been so well received and is now billed as “the place to go” on Paradise Island. He has recently opened a Casa D’Angelo in Boca Raton.
FARID OUALIDI – CHEF DE CUISINE
TRINA RESTAURANT/THE ATLANTIC HOTEL
601 N. FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD., LAUDERDALE, FL
www.trinarestaurant.com, (954)567-8070
“For me it is with great pleasure that I lend my time and talents to
Chefs Helping the Homeless. Broward has welcomed me and I am
proud to give back to the community.”
Chef Farid Oualidi joined the four-time, AAA Four Diamond Award-winning Trina team as Chef de Cuisine in March 2008 after presiding for six years over the kitchen at La Cigale in Delray Beach. A native of Morocco, he honed his culinary skills at some of the best-known restaurants in New York City, including Union Pacific, Caviar Russe, Rue 57, 21 Club and Tavern on the Green, before moving to South Florida.
SEAN MCDONALD - EXECUTIVE CHEF
ILIOS/HILTON FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH RESORT
505 N. FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD.,FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
www.fortlauderdalebeachresort.hilton.com, (954)414-2222
“This has always been and will continue to be a great way for chef s to
be able to give back to the local community, I look forward to being able
to participate for many years to come.”
Chef Sean McDonald brings to Ilios 15 years of experience after leading an industrial career garnering accolades of Michelin and Mobil stars. Born and raised in London, Chef Sean McDonald knew since he was a child that he wanted to become a chef. After earning his culinary degree from Walthom Forest College, McDonald moved to the busy kitchen at the Chelsea Harbor’s Canteen where he began to developing his trademark risotto skills. Making his way across the pond, he honed those skills working with Fabio Trabocchi at the Ritz-Carlton, Virginia and credits Trobocchi with helping evolve his style of cuisine, Tapas.
DEAN JAMES MAX - EXECUTIVE CHEF
3030 OCEAN/MARRIOTT’S HARBOR BEACH RESORT & SPA
3030 HOLIDAY DRIVE, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
www.3030ocean.com, (954)765-3030
"It's hard to imagine not having the basics that a human needs to live. When it come to providing the homeless with the basics to get back on their feet, it's a worthwhile cause we should support.”
It’s easy to see why Chef Dean Max of 3030 Ocean chose “A Life by the Sea” as the title of his cookbook/memoir, but when one considers other themes that have run through his life, he could just as easily used the title “Best.” As in best seafood, best service, best raw bar and best Broward restaurant, all awards 3030 Ocean received in the Miami New Times 2005 Readers Poll. Dean held positions with Brasserie Savoy in San Francisco, the Ritz-Carlton and Gerard's Place in the Washington, D.C., area and the Ritz-Carlton in Atlanta. Max's next endeavor was as executive chef and part owner of Atlanta's popular Mumbo Jumbo Restaurant. 3030 Ocean, which Max opened in 2001 has only added to his culinary reputation. Miami New Times called 3030 Ocean “fantastic,” South Florida Gourmet declared the restaurant “a winner,” and Max himself was chosen a 2007 Sterling Silver™ Emerging Tastemaker.
DAVID NELSON – EXECUTIVE CHEF
TRULUCK’S SEAFOOD, STEAK & CRAB
351 PLAZA REAL, BOCA RATON, FL
www.trulucks.com, (561)391-0755
“For the third year in a row I and the rest of the Truluck’s team are very excited to support such a great organization that provides opportunity to those unfortunate individuals who otherwise may not have had a chance”.
Chef David Nelson’s culinary career began in Seattle, where he attended the Art Institute of Seattle. At his first sous chef job at The Waterfront Seafood Grill, he worked under Chef Ken Goff, a Seattle culinary legend. He relocated to his hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota to work at the 4 star, 4-diamond St. Paul Hotel, where he met Chef Brian Wubbena, Truluck’s corporate chef. Chef Nelson moved to Boca Raton in April 2007 to open Truluck’s Boca Raton, an establishment so committed to fresh crab, they operate their own fisheries in Naples off the Isle of Capri.
EDUARDO PRIA - OWNER & EXECUTIVE CHEF
EDUARDO DE SAN ANGEL
2822 E. COMMERCIAL BLVD., FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
www.edaurdodesanangel.com, (954)772-4731
“No one should be without a roof over their heads. The opportunity to
support the work Broward Partnership for the Homeless, Inc. is doing in
Broward County through this exquisite event is priceless.”
Chef Eduardo Pria participated in the American Harvest Workshop in the Cakebread Winery in Napa Valley, the fourth Chef from Florida to attend this prestigious event. His accolades include: DiRoNA(Distinguished Restaurants of North America) winner since 1998, top Ratings from zagat in 2004 and 2005, Highest Rated Restaurant in Food and Service in Broward County. Chef Pria has been featured on Food Network, in Gourmet Magazine, Bon Appetite and many other publications
HOLGER STRÜTT – EXECUTIVE CHEF
CHOPS LOBSTER BAR
101 PLAZA REAL SOUTH, BOCA RATON, FL
www.chopslobsterbar.com, (561)395-2675
“Help” of any kind is a wonderful thing!
Chef Holger Strütt’s career spans three continents and many countries, an experience that allows him to bring a high level of culinary excellence to Chops Lobster Bar. After completing a degree at the Culinary Institute of Villingen Schwenningen in the Black Forest of Germany, he worked all over Europe, including positions in Germany, Italy and Switzerland,
where he perfected the finer points of regional European cuisine.
WERNER SEEBER – EXECUTIVE CHEF
BOVA PRIME
401 E. LAS OLAS BLVD., #280, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
www.bovaprime.com, (954)767-6555
“I am humbled to be able to help our community by participating in
Chef’s Helping the Homeless. It is a rewarding experience that allows
me to showcase what I do to those who will appreciate it the most.”
Chef Werner Seeber has over 24 years of culinary experience at an executive level. He has worked at some of the world’s most prestigious restaurants, traveling throughout Europe. He has mastered his skills in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and his native country of Italy. Recently, he has joined The BOVA Group in South Florida as the Executive Chef at Bova Prime.
DJILLALI MEZALI – EXECUTIVE CHEF
THE SECRET GARDEN/PILLARS
111 NORTH BIRCH ROAD, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL,
www.pillarshotel.com, (954)467-9639
“As a Chef, it is great to be able to give back to the community.
I am glad to be offered the opportunity to help those in need”
Djillali Mezali, better known as Chef G, was born in Algiers and trained in London at a prestigious culinary school. Chef G honed his culinary craft working in Mexico City. He moved to Fort Lauderdale 15 years ago where he fell in love with the climate and the atmosphere. He joined The Pillars at New River Sound in September 2008 where fortunate hotel guests can experience his talents at The Secret Garden.
 JASON LANDON SMITH- CHEF DE CUISINE
STEAK954/W HOTEL
401 NORTH FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD., FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
www.steak954.com, (954)200-9293
“On behalf of Steak954, we are happy to team with Broward Partnership for the Homeless as it is a core principal of all Starr Restaurants to give back to our local community. We are honored to
be a part of this project and to work towards making Broward County
a better place to visit and live.”
Chef Jason Smith was born and raised on an organic farm outside of Indianapolis, Indiana. With such exceptional exposure to the earth and
to farming, Smith’s desire to cook increased throughout childhood and credits his mother for his basic cooking skills. Smith moved to Miami to pursue an A.O.S. in Culinary Arts at Johnson & Wales University. After graduation, Smith dove head-first into the Miami culinary scene, first at Nemo and continued his work at a number of popular restaurants including WISH, Pearl in South Beach and The Biltmore Hotel. Most recently Smith worked as head Sous Chef at Table 8 in the De Soleil Hotel. As Chef de Cuisine at Stephen Starr’s Steak 954, Smith looks forward to serving perfectly charred meats along with bountiful selections of fresh local fish.
When: Saturday, October 3, 2009
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception
7:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Dinner
Where: Twelve of South Florida’s finest restaurants
Who: Twelve hosts each purchase a table for 8 guests
@ $3,000 per table
Co-Chairs: Melinda Lee
Joanne Snead
RSVP: Berne Teeple, Director of Development
954-832-7037 or bteeple@bphi.org
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